Desert Architecture Series #8 | Mark Sever | Scottsdale, Arizona

Mark Sever's own words -
The story for my project begins with my client visiting Arizona looking for a home to purchase and to retire. Every home they wanted to see that was for sale happened to be one of my homes. (truly not that many but they only considered what was on the market that happened to be mine.)
They reached out to me after seeing several of my past projects. I reviewed several lots and this is where we left it years ago.
They eventually retired and reached out to me to look at a site they found. I loved it as much as they did.
A cul-de-sac lot with challenges defined the program. I found a solution in designing a plan based on a small resort where guests are greeted by a grand entrance surrounded by water features, beautiful landscaping and interesting structural features.
My clients love to entertain. Every program requirement was about enjoying the Arizona lifestyle while creating a resort-style environment. My program used materials that are timeless and display well and are lasting. I visit them often and every time I do, they are deeply involved in a project such as making a grand meal, and I only see clients enjoying their home.
My approach to architecture and building is to encourage activities where my client does not think about the materials used in their home. The materials work for them. They employ these materials while always enjoying the experience of using them.
Website - severgroup.com
Film by Chibi Moku - chibimoku.com
Color Grading by Thomas Stigler

[@cadacor88]

This house invokes genuine emotion. Beautiful!

[@t3true-games]

Sublime!

[@michaeloconnor1479]

def'ly one of the best ever...

[@ngashmir]

Breathtaking!

[@jefferytonge916]

Mark Awesome property your clients seem like great people love the entrance driveway and your eye to detail love the drum set too Great Job Mark to you and your team

[@timward3116]

I'm usually not a fan of "rich people" nor am I impressed by their mansions, but this couple seems very down to earth and humble - and their home is a spectacular piece of art. Not gaudy. Not trendy. Just real art - a house with a soul! Congrats to all involved with the building and design of this home!

[@davidsheppard1362]

I think this is just about the best home I have ever seen. I love everything about it. You are so fortunate.

[@gpqbgpqb7934]

It's high level design. and beautiful bricks, interior accessories, paintings..cool

[@jbette]

If I could be "in love & want to marry (a house)" - this would be it! Great design!

[@ph9439]

I have been a fan and familiar with Mark's work for years. He has always been a unique trendsetter and has evolved many fresh new looks so even in the same neighborhood his designs never look cookie cutter.

[@sheiladyck5863]

WOW!!

[@1L3g3nd]

Definitely one of the most beautiful houses I’ve ever seen

[@MichaelEMJAYJohnson]

This is really beautiful home and the homeowners look like very cool, amiable people. Also, Mark sounds like he had a ball designing and building their home. Bravo.

[@drakawinkle584]

It really reminded me of a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home. As a born and raised Phoenician, I agree that Arizona has its own style to it. There's nothing like it anywhere.

[@jdusenberg]

I agree, the home looks like a modern version of a Frankn Lloyd Wright home . Just stunning!!

[@emilydrewery6512]

So beautiful. And the cactus out front is amazing.

[@Miguel-ws1ul]

This house is just beautiful 🤩, and they are such a lovelly and nice couple 😍, congrats 😊.

[@dlg5485]

I've never considered myself a big fan of the desert, but this is a beautiful home in a very picturesque setting. The neutral color palate and tastefully done decorating are just right. I also love the fact that it's a single story home and doesn't compromise on having plenty of open space, especially since the trend these days is 3 story homes. Well done!

[@torreymadison94]

"Scottsdale is having nothing to do with no time to do it" I love that, it's so true! What a stunning home. The architecture is just beautiful.

[@CoryFugger]

Lol how is that “true”? Makes no sense.

[@torreymadison94]

cory f haha you know how you feel when you’re on vacation? Like everything is so leisurely and laid back but between pool parties, art walks, beautiful desert hikes, great shopping, a great interior/architecture hub, an awesome food/bar scene, great golf courses, the WMO open every year and Barrett Jackson, horseback riding/ranch life...there’s lots to do but it always feels like you’re on vacation!

[@CoryFugger]

Torrey Cates lol well, that’s very contrary to the idea that there’s “nothing to do”. That was my point. Beautiful place though.

[@torreymadison94]

cory f well that’s how I interpreted it at least! My boyfriend and I always joke with each other that we live in vacation town 😂

[@CoryFugger]

Torrey Cates my girlfriend and I are actually looking to move to the Phoenix area in the next couple years so that’s reassuring!

[@kennymackie4518]

Everything looks just Perfect!

[@sunandrathi]

its my dream to live in the middle of the desert

[@michelfortier9563]

Very impressive home well put together by an individual who really thought about the what and where's of everything.

[@mondachewon2873]

Amazing clean lines beautiful sharp angles with space. Well designed my type of house

[@volkswagenleases]

Beautiful home! Love the clean lines and very modern looking.

[@TheSlowoldman]

Stunning home, well done to all involved.

[@mariyork]

This will be called beautiful Atlantis after thousands of years 😊

[@TXBULL195]

Great home and Mark that school was Taliesin West .... Stones, woods, built in furniture and modern lines FLW would be proud .

[@tressinar]

It is stunning!!

[@TheDa3rdsun]

Outstanding Home...

[@MrPhife333]

This house is so amazing and beautiful. I'll just run right out and buy one.

[@mayaozen487]

Absolutely perfect.

[@MrChannelsurfing]

Absolutely stunning home

[@shelter9236]

I can see shades of Frank Lloyd Wright in the architecture here, low houses, flat roofs, steel and metal and everything blending into nature but with a modern flair. Very nice, large scale, nice job.

[@deemariedubois4916]

Absolutely gorgeous home. I wouldn’t change a thing. Wish the video was longer and showed the rest of the home. Very interesting appealing couple. Attending one of their dinner parties would be such fun.

[@adamgriss2025]

Congratulations on designing such a beautiful home.

[@lauragwillim1055]

This is a magnificent home. The floor plan is superb. Love the movie theater! They thought of everything. Great job in the making of this. The camera work wasn’t quickly jumping around like some architectural videos and you spent enough time talking to the homeowners and architect as well as showing each area of the home in detail.

[@lauragwillim1055]

Oh and I subscribed!

[@joeo7257]

I love the outside shower!

[@mayhemkennelsarklacombinek4021]

🏆ABSOLUTELY STUNNING🏆

[@anthemmakersmusic]

Beautiful house!

[@eddiezorro1]

Magnifico!

[@rneustel388]

It’s a world different than the house we bought up in Kingman, but this is so beautiful!!

[@crackerjack9320]

Top notch!

[@ning-ningshalom3266]

Beautiful.

[@gddrew]

My kind of house!

[@lilivicordero8077]

Beautiful

[@debrawilson333]

Architecture beautiful but my husband would say the drum set tops it off. He never stopped playing since junior high, competitions through high school and up. His favorite instrument.

[@MattTube]

Love the design and flow! Great for entertaining! I love indoor and outdoor space combined! Don't you just want to hang out with these guys lol?

[@wakilinjogu1727]

true architecture

[@carolinapichardo2499]

Ok you tube had to go there ❤ omg 😁😍😲

[@kowsalyaperumal9210]

I really wanna this paradise 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@impalabirungi6079]

Type of house i would like for myself. Good architecture. 💋💋💋💖💖💖.

[@brisca3301]

Stunning! New subscriber here :-)

[@hakanwappling3743]

How can this channel have so few subs?! It deserves a lot more

[@ChibimokuInternational]

Thank you for the kind words. We are so busy filming new projects, it's hard to put time into a youtube channel.

[@edtaggart9779]

Beautiful Home I decorated my home very Similar

[@xpresstv7689]

Lord have mercy this is how you retire.

[@thegoat2180]

How much is this luxury home 💯

[@johnsmelly6336]

Is it for sale

[@ScatPack123]

What does a house like this (This style, not so big) cost? I want one when im older and emigrated to there

[@toddinthemiddle]

how much have ya got?

[@richardmckrell4899]

The wife's facial expression is hilarious. Exterior stone is too busy, also too much hardscape.

[@MediaWatchDawg]

That fireplace (2:31) would not look out of place at Dr. Morbius' Forbidden Planet "crib." Plus, the owners look a little regretful - like somebody's just been served divorce papers.

[@kidsstudynow6901]

How can I reach this builder?

[@111ping]

How much is this property

[@dc2728]

The first dude sounds a bit like Bryan Cranston

[@dvsir911]

I know this house didn’t cost 550K...what’s the real price??

[@hksp]

maybe build a house from real RC ..